The MillionaireByMorning‘s Podcast

From Paperboy to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur | Amon Medinger on Millionaire By Morning

What does a long and winding road really look like on the path to entrepreneurship?

In this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Amon Medinger to unpack a career journey built one job, one relationship, and one lesson at a time. From starting out as a young paperboy to working hands-on roles as a cook, telecom tech support specialist, banking software professional, and running a 20-year photography business, Amon shares how each experience shaped his mindset, values, and approach to business.

Through service-based work, Amon learned the power of listening to people’s stories, building trust, and understanding what it truly takes to build something from the ground up. Those lessons now fuel his current ventures, including Home Healer Handyman Services, co-founding the Handyman Brotherhood, and the recent launch of Soul Healer Coffee Company.

This conversation dives into:

• The hidden value of non-linear career paths

• How service work builds real entrepreneurial skills

• Faith, growth, and learning from people along the way

• Turning life experience into purpose-driven businesses

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative, or someone figuring out your next move, this episode is proof that every chapter matters.

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From Pain to Purpose: How Re-Kinect Founder Amanda Harris Is Redefining Human Movement

In this powerful episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Amanda Harris, founder of Re-Kinect, to explore how personal pain can become a life-changing purpose.

Growing up in a small town just northwest of Atlanta, Amanda’s early passion for dressage and equine athletics sparked a deep fascination with movement, performance, and biomechanics. That passion took a dramatic turn after a serious injury in her early 20s — launching not just a healing journey, but a crusade to help people break free from chronic pain and reclaim their bodies.

Now the founder of Re-Kinect in Richmond, VA, Amanda helps clients move better, feel stronger, and become the “athletes” of their own lives.

In this episode, she shares:

• How an injury reshaped her mission and career
• The connection between animal movement, human performance, and healing
• What it really takes to build a purpose-driven wellness business
• Why pain doesn’t have to be permanent
• How movement, mindset, and entrepreneurship intersect Outside the clinic,

Amanda is a devoted wife and mom who loves hiking, snow skiing, mountain biking, and life with her growing family — including a new puppy 🐾.

If you’re interested in health, healing, entrepreneurship, movement, or turning adversity into impact, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Superperformance & Operational Excellence with George Pesansky

On this episode of Millionaire By Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with George Pesansky, a globally recognized leader in Operational Excellence, performance optimization, and executive coaching with over 30 years of experience driving measurable results. George has trained and coached 10,000+ professionals across six continents, helping Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and leaders unlock sustainable performance and systematic improvement.

As the founder of Capacity2Care, he challenges Superperformers to donate their talent—not just their time—to elevate communities and create lasting impact. In this powerful conversation, George breaks down:

• What Superperformance really means—and how to achieve it
• The systems elite leaders use to optimize results without burnout
• Why talent-driven service creates greater community impact
• Lessons from coaching top executives across the globe
• How clarity, candor, and discipline fuel long-term success 

If you’re serious about elevating your performance, leadership, and legacy—this episode is a must-watch.

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📘 Learn more about George’s work and his book Superperformance 🌍 Follow the mission of Capacity2Care

From the Projects to the Ph.D.: Dr. Samuel on Equity, Access & Transforming Higher Ed

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Samuel—a nationally recognized leader in higher education, student affairs, multicultural affairs, and equity & diversity. With over 32 years of experience across small colleges, large universities, and multi-campus systems, Dr. Samuel has helped shape the future of education through innovative programs focused on access, retention, engagement, and inclusion. Dr. Samuel shares his inspiring journey from growing up in the projects to earning his Ph.D., becoming an award-winning advocate for students, and authoring Finding Myself: A Journey from the Projects to the Ph.D..

We explore:

His path through higher education leadership

How to build inclusive and equitable campuses

The future of student engagement and retention

The policies that truly move institutions forward

The personal resilience behind his success

Whether you're an educator, student, leader, or lifelong learner—this episode will motivate and shift your perspective on what’s possible in education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brand Strategy That Wins: Jed Morley on Purpose, Culture & Explosive Growth

Are you building a business—but wondering how to build a brand that actually scales?

In this episode, we sit down with Jed G. Morley, Founder & CEO of Backstory Branding, and one of the most sought-after brand strategists helping companies clarify their purpose, articulate their value, and codify their culture. Jed shares how successful brands—from BambooHR and Gabb to Lucidchart and Tanner LLC—used the Backstory Brand Wheel™ Framework and Message Market Fit® process to align their story inside and out, strengthen their promise, and accelerate growth.

We dive into: 

Why most brands fail to scale

• The difference between marketing tactics and brand truth
• How to uncover and articulate your organization’s real purpose
• The role of culture in branding How to create message-market fit that actually moves people
• Lessons Jed learned from IDEO and the world of design thinking

If you're a founder, marketer, or leader aiming to build a brand that lasts—this conversation is a masterclass in clarity, storytelling, and strategic growth.

How to Master LinkedIn with AI — Al Kushner’s Game-Changing Strategies Revealed

In this episode, we sit down with Al Kushner, award-winning author and one of today’s most sought-after LinkedIn Growth Strategists. Known for his innovative blend of artificial intelligence and digital networking, Al has helped thousands of professionals maximize their visibility, streamline content creation, and build highly engaged communities on LinkedIn. His bestselling book, The A.I. LinkedIn Advantage, has become a go-to guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and brands looking to use AI to level up their LinkedIn presence.

🔍 In this conversation, we cover:

• How AI is transforming LinkedIn strategy in 2025

• Common mistakes people make on LinkedIn—and how to fix them

• Tools and techniques for automating content, engagement, and growth

• How businesses can scale authority using digital networking

• Al’s proven framework for turning LinkedIn into a revenue-generating machine

Whether you’re an executive, creator, founder, or job seeker, this episode is packed with insights that will help you grow faster, smarter, and more strategically on LinkedIn.

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The Culture Transformation Blueprint: Janice Brathwaite’s Proven Method for Thriving Workplaces

In today’s episode, we sit down with Janice Brathwaite, award-winning healthcare workforce leader, Organizational Culture Strategist, and Certified Executive & Life Coach. With over 17 years of experience, Janice has become a trusted expert in helping mission-driven organizations build people-first workplace cultures that actually work.

As the Founder & CEO of Workplace Transformations™, Janice developed the Workplace Transformations Method™—a proven 5-part framework that helps leaders identify cultural misalignment, improve retention, boost engagement, and strengthen organizational performance. Her approach has supported health centers and major Fortune 500 companies, including Xerox, Motorola, and Procter & Gamble.

Named Employer Partner of the Year by Operation Able, Janice’s thought leadership has been featured on top industry podcasts such as Reach Radio, JD Hyman, Notes on Resilience, High Velocity Radio, Canned Podcast, and the Dr. John Dentico Podcast. She is also the creator of The Culture Catalyst, a widely read monthly leadership and culture newsletter on LinkedIn.

In this conversation, Janice shares:
🔹 The hidden causes of workplace culture breakdowns
🔹 How leaders can create environments where employees feel seen, heard, and supported
🔹 Why healthcare and mission-driven organizations struggle with burnout — and how to reverse it
🔹 The 5 elements of the Workplace Transformations Method™
🔹 Her personal journey and the experiences that shaped her people-first philosophy

If you’re a leader, HR professional, or culture-change advocate, you’ll walk away with practical tools and fresh insights you can apply immediately.

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Secure the Bag:: Entertainment Law & Industry Expertise with Attorney Jalene Mack, PLLC |

In this powerful episode of Millionaire by Morning, host Rashad Thirlkill sits down with Attorney Jalene Mack, PLLC — a powerhouse in entertainment law who has built alliances with top entertainers, producers, and brands. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, Jalene Mack’s team helps creatives and entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of entertainment business — from contract negotiation, funding models, and film deck reviews to trademark, copyright, and business acquisition strategies. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: How to protect your creative rights and intellectual property The business blueprint behind successful entertainment careers Insider tips for pitching film concepts and unscripted projects Legal strategies for building generational wealth through your art 🚀 Whether you’re a filmmaker, artist, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you understand how to transform talent into long-term financial freedom. 💰 Hosted by: Rashad Thirlkill | Millionaire by Morning 📺 Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders, wealth strategists, and entrepreneurs redefining success. Rashad Thirlkill, Millionaire by Morning podcast, Attorney Jalene Mack, Entertainment Law, Hollywood contracts, film funding, creative business, intellectual property law, entrepreneurship, entertainment attorney, building wealth, film industry, music business, contract negotiation, Hollywood success, business law, wealth mindset, black excellence, media law, entertainment business tips

Global Healthcare Leadership & Travel Risk Strategy | Ryan Hawley, CEO of Odin Industries LLC

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Hawley, the visionary Founder and CEO of Odin Industries LLC, who brings over 20 years of global healthcare leadership and business innovation to the table. 🌍 From orchestrating medical transport and case management operations across 140+ countries to leading pandemic response initiatives, Ryan shares the insights, challenges, and strategies behind building and scaling multi-million-dollar healthcare and travel risk enterprises. Discover how his deep expertise in insurance, assistance, and medical transport has positioned Odin Industries as a trusted global powerhouse — and what it takes to lead with vision in an ever-evolving world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or healthcare professional, this episode is packed with leadership lessons, risk management insights, and global business strategy tips you won’t want to miss. 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – Ryan Hawley’s journey to founding Odin Industries 08:40 – The global healthcare landscape 14:10 – Responding to pandemics and global crises 21:30 – The business of travel risk and medical transport 29:00 – Leadership principles for scaling globally 37:45 – Advice for future healthcare entrepreneurs #RyanHawley #OdinIndustries #HealthcareLeadership #GlobalBusiness #TravelRiskManagement #MedicalTransport #CaseManagement #PandemicResponse #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessGrowth #HealthcareCEO #InsuranceIndustry #AssistanceIndustry

Inside the Mind of Kevin Lepine: Las Vegas’ #1 Comedy Hypnotist | Showmanship Unleashed

Kevin Lepine is more than just a Las Vegas headliner — he’s the Best Comedy Hypnotist performing today. For over 15 years, Kevin has amazed audiences around the world with his hit show "Hypnosis Unleashed", the high-energy, laugh-out-loud hypnosis experience at the legendary Four Queens Hotel in downtown Las Vegas. In this episode, we dive deep into Kevin’s journey from his first hypnotic performance to becoming one of Vegas’ most beloved entertainers. He shares the secrets of creating connection with audiences, the psychology behind hypnosis, and how laughter truly transforms people. 🎭 What You’ll Learn: How Kevin Lepine became Las Vegas’ premier comedy hypnotist The science and psychology behind hypnosis on stage What makes Hypnosis Unleashed such a fan favorite Behind-the-scenes stories from 15+ years of performing in Vegas The art of balancing comedy, authenticity, and showmanship 🔥 Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring conversation — whether you’re a fan of hypnosis, comedy, or Las Vegas entertainment!